I'm teaching a Zoology class on flying creatures of the fifth day. Tomorrow's class is on Mating and Eggs. So, of course, I'm taking my eggs in to candle. Well, I was testing my candling flashlight what do I see, but a bunch of tiny bubbles floating around in the egg. In the my, nearly, four...
We ate our extra roos last year. Had them processed at 18 weeks for $1.50/bird. It would be cheaper to give them away, but I try to avoid store bought meat. I have a movable pen so they get fresh grass, daily and a full complement of bugs.
I want my BLR Wyandottes to hatch out eggs for me. I've never done this before. I have a tractor that I'll put them in. I find this task daunting, but would like instruction.
When is the best time to begin?
Are my BLR's likely to go broody? I'll have 3 hens and 1 Roo
Should I just put...